AFL vs BAC: Options Risk Comparison

AFLAC INC and BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AFL	BAC
Risk Score	27	45
Risk Band	LOW	MEDIUM
IV Rank	67.8%	84.2%
IV %	21.1%	31.0%
Edge Score	+41	+39
Price Δ	+1.3%	+0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-08-06	2026-07-14
Sector	Financials	Financials

Which has higher options risk?

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ (BAC) currently carries the higher options risk score (45 vs 27 for AFL) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AFLAC INC (AFL) has the better edge score (+41) — a stronger blend of high IV Rank and low risk.

Risk score (0–100) reflects active catalysts — earnings, legal, SEC filings and news. Edge score = IV Rank − risk score; higher is better for selling premium.

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